Tactics are systems, processes and methods to help adults architect their environment for a healthier lifestyle with ADHD. What works for others probably doesn’t work for us (and even if it did we wouldn’t try it just because someone told us to). So when it doesn’t work we get creative and try something different because we see solutions where others see only problems.
The ADHD Continuum is a comprehensive model designed to illustrate the full range of experiences that come with living with ADHD, in other words, how it feels to have an ADHD brain. It serves as a reflective tool to help individuals identify their current position in managing ADHD and recognize the areas in which they excel or may require additional support. This resource stands out because it focuses on the internal aspects of ADHD—how it feels rather than how it might appear to others.
Used as a universal approach, accountability delivers inconsistent productivity at best. At worst, it can accelerate ADHD burnout by adding to your overall stress.
Let's talk about accountability and when it is—and isn’t—the best tool for the job so you can get stuff done without making yourself miserable.
I am starting the process of getting diagnosed, so at the moment, I have only been able to explore natural options. These are a few areas that I struggle with and some ways I have found to help me deal with them.
Working from home can be incredibly difficult at times with so many distractions (dogs, husband, chores, projects)! So to hack my ADHD I frequently use the body doubling method.
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To someone with ADHD, a daily routine can often mean the difference between success and failure. Routine provides an essential framework on which to build beneficial habits. These habits can benefit a person physically or mentally. Most typically we associate these routines with self-care but they can also be aligned with personal goals, relationship goals, or even professional goals.
